OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 4, 2024

NANCY E. CARON

AUGUSTA – Nancy Edith Caron, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Maine Veteran’s Home, in Augusta. Nancy was born on January 15, 1946, a daughter of Edward and Anna-Lee (Cross) Littlefield.

She grew up in Morrill, and was a graduate of Crosby High School, in Belfast. Following school, Nancy worked on a potato farm before becoming employed at Togus VA in the food service department. While at Togus, she met her future husband, Alan H. Caron, and on October 10, 1992, the two were married. Together, they shared an extraordinary bond and Alan remained by Nancy’s side every day for the last several years.

Nancy was a natural in the kitchen and enjoyed cooking and baking. Her treats were famous as she was known as the “Whoopie Pie Lady” by the workers at J.C. Stone, who she generously delivered whoopie pies to monthly. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her gardens.
Nancy will be remembered for her friendly disposition and kindness to all.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, David Littlefield.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Alan Caron; her children, William Cooper, and Jenna Fox; her step-children, Michael Caron and his wife Suzanne, Richard Caron and his wife Malinda, and Robert Caron and his wife Lisa; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Moody, and Richard Littlefield and his wife Karen; and many nieces and nephews.

No services are being held at this time. Memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to Maine Veterans Home, 35 Hero’s Way, Augusta, ME, 04330. Please write “Activities Dept.” in the memo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330.